UFC 325: Volkanovski Beats Lopes as $100K Bonuses Roll Out in Sydney
The card showcased the UFC's expanded bonus program, fueling fresh questions about how fighter pay is reported.
Overview
- In the featherweight title rematch in Sydney, Alexander Volkanovski won a decision over Diego Lopes after five rounds.
- Their bout earned Fight of the Night, granting both fighters $100,000 under the new bonus structure.
- Mauricio Ruffy and Quillan Salkilld received $100,000 Performance bonuses for stoppages of Rafael Fiziev and Jamie Mullarkey.
- The UFC also issued $25,000 finishing bonuses to Benoit Saint Denis, Billy Elekana, Cameron Rowston, Jonathan Micallef, and Keiichiro Nakamura.
- MMAPayout published promotional guideline payouts listing base figures such as Volkanovski at $42,000 and Lopes at $32,000, while its separate count of eight extra bonus earners conflicted with other outlets' recipient lists.